Electing your Board Members
Electing Your Board Members
Hutto ISD Board members are elected at large to serve staggered three-year terms. This page provides information about the Board election process and serves as an archive of the most recent Board election cycle. Information will be updated when the next Board election cycle begins.
Election Update: The May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees election has concluded. Voters elected Felix Chavez and Dr. April Adams to serve on the Hutto ISD Board of Trustees. The information below is being retained for historical reference and will be updated prior to the next Board election cycle.
How Board Elections Work
There are seven members of the Hutto ISD Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected at large, which means each trustee represents the entire school district rather than a single geographic area.
Seven Trustees
Elected At Large
Each trustee represents the entire Hutto ISD community.
Three-Year Terms
Staggered Service
Board members serve three-year terms. Elections are held every year in May.
Public Service
No Compensation
Each trustee is elected to serve without compensation.
Legal references listed on the current page: Education Code 11.051(b) and 11.059.
2026 Election Timeline (Archived)
The timeline below reflects the completed May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees election and is maintained for historical reference.
WednesdayJanuary 14, 2026
First day to apply for a place on the ballot.
FridayFebruary 13, 2026
Deadline to file for a place on the ballot by 5 p.m.
FridayFebruary 13, 2026
Last day for a candidate to withdraw from the ballot.
TuesdayFebruary 17, 2026
Deadline to file declaration of write-in candidacy.
MondayFebruary 23, 2026
Date to conduct ballot position drawing.
ThursdayApril 2, 2026
Last day to register to vote.
TuesdayApril 20, 2026
First day to vote early in person.
TuesdayApril 28, 2026
Last day to vote early in person.
SaturdayMay 2, 2026
Election Day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Running for a Board Member Position
Individuals interested in running for a Board member position may pick up a printed packet of forms and instructional documents at the Central Administration building, located at 200 College Street. Updated filing documents will be posted when the next election cycle opens.
Where to File
Central Administration
Candidate materials may be picked up at Hutto ISD Central Administration, 200 College Street, when candidate filing is open.
Office Hours
Candidate Packet Availability
The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Candidates may also print packet information at home and return it upon filing.
2026 Election Candidates & Results
The following candidates appeared on the May 2, 2026 Hutto ISD Board of Trustees ballot. Felix Chavez and Dr. April Adams were elected to serve on the Board of Trustees.
✓ Felix Chavez (Elected)
✓ Dr. April Adams (Elected)
Sam Martinez
Dr. Lynn Green
Taylor Lopez
Helpful Election Websites
Texas Ethics CommissionCampaign finance and ethics resources. Texas Elections DivisionState election information from the Texas Secretary of State. Candidate InformationCandidate resources from the Texas Secretary of State. Campaign Finance ReportsAccess Hutto ISD campaign finance report information.
2026 Candidate Filing Resources (Archived)
These materials were provided during the 2026 election cycle and are retained for historical reference. Updated filing documents will be posted when the next election cycle opens.
Important Notices and Deadlines
Notice of Candidate Filing DeadlineFiling deadline notice for the 2026 election cycle. Important Information Regarding Candidate EligibilityEligibility requirements for serving as a school board trustee. FAQs About Running for School Board (TASB)Frequently asked questions for school board candidates. Important Election DatesKey dates for the 2026 Board of Trustees election cycle. Order of General Election 2026Official order calling the general election. Notice of General Election 2026Official public notice for the general election. Notice of Drawing for Place on BallotNotice related to ballot position drawing. 2026 School Board Ballot Position DrawingBallot position drawing results. Hutto ISD School Board Ballot Election OrderVideo file related to the school board ballot election order.
Required Forms at Time of Filing
Required at time of filing: The Application for Place on the Ballot, Code of Fair Campaign Practices and Appointment of Campaign Treasurer Form CTA are marked as required on the current election page.
Application for Place on the BallotRequired at time of filing. Application must be notarized and may be notarized through a licensed online notary public. Code of Fair Campaign PracticesRequired at time of filing. Appointment of Campaign Treasurer - Form CTARequired at time of filing. Appointment of Campaign Treasurer - Form CTA Instruction GuideInstructions for completing Form CTA.
Additional Candidate Packet Resources
First Steps for Candidates Running for School Board TrusteeTexas Ethics Commission quick-start guide for school board candidates. Political AdvertisingGuidance on political advertising disclosures and requirements. Prohibition Against Use of District ResourcesInformation about prohibited use of public resources for election activity. Campaign Finance GuideTexas Ethics Commission guide for candidates and officeholders filing with local authorities. Amendment of Campaign Treasurer - Form ACTA Instruction GuideInstructions for amending a campaign treasurer appointment. Amendment of Campaign Treasurer - Form ACTAForm to amend a campaign treasurer appointment. Campaign Finance Report - Form C/OH Instruction GuideInstructions for completing campaign finance reports. Campaign Finance Report - Form C/OHCandidate/officeholder campaign finance reporting form. Report of Unexpended Contributions - Form C/OH-UC Instruction GuideInstructions for reporting unexpended contributions. Report of Unexpended Contributions - Form C/OH-UCForm for reporting unexpended contributions. Correction Affidavit Form COR-C/OHForm for correcting candidate/officeholder campaign finance reports.
Election Information May Change
Election dates, candidate filings and packet materials are updated each election cycle. For official election guidance, consult the Texas Secretary of State, Texas Ethics Commission and Hutto ISD posted election materials.
Looking Ahead: Candidate filing periods, election dates and election documents are updated each election cycle. Interested candidates should check this page and district communications for future election announcements.
Board Resources
Board of TrusteesMeet the elected trustees who serve Hippo Nation. Agendas & PresentationsAccess BoardBook, meeting materials and Swagit meeting videos. Conflict Disclosure StatementsView posted conflict disclosure information. Campaign Finance ReportsView posted campaign finance report information.